Find The Root of Your Symptoms
        Our functional medicine program provides a personalized health approach that goes beyond treating symptoms. We focus on uncovering the root causes of chronic conditions through thorough consultations and advanced diagnostic testing, considering your unique genetics, environment, and lifestyle.
        
        This allows us to create a tailored plan that includes nutrition, lifestyle changes, specific supplements, and stress management.
      
    How It Works
List of Labs and Add-Ons
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 Comprehensive Blood Chemistry (over 50 markers)
- CBC with Differential: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils.
 - CMP: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, eGFR, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, ALP, ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin.
 - Expanded Lipid Panel: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL (calculated), Triglycerides, VLDL, Non-HDL Cholesterol.
 - Advanced Cardiovascular Markers: LDL Particle Number (LDL-P), LDL Size, HDL Particle Number (HDL-P), HDL Size, Lipoprotein(a), ApoA-1, ApoB, Oxidized LDL, Lp-PLA2.
 - Inflammatory Markers: High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP), Homocysteine, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Ferritin.
 - Blood Sugar Regulation: Fasting Insulin, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Fructosamine, C-Peptide.
 - Iron Panel: Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC).
 - Uric Acid, Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), GGT.
 
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 Hormonal and Endocrine Testing (over 40 markers)
- Comprehensive Thyroid Panel: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Total T4, Total T3, Reverse T3, TPOAb, TgAb.
 - Adrenal Function (via saliva or urine): Cortisol, Cortisone, DHEA-S, Pregnenolone.
 - Sex Hormones: Estradiol (E2), Estrone (E1), Estriol (E3), Progesterone, Testosterone (Total and Free), SHBG, FSH, LH, Prolactin.
 - The DUTCH Test (a single test with dozens of markers): This panel analyzes the metabolites of various hormones, including:
 - Cortisol Metabolites: a-THF, b-THF, b-THE, etc.
 - Androgen Metabolites: Androsterone, Etiocholanolone.
 - Estrogen Metabolites: 2-OH-E1, 4-OH-E1, 16-OH-E1, and their methylation products.
 - Melatonin, 8-OHdG (a marker of oxidative stress).
 
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 Gut Health and Microbiome Analysis (over 60 markers)
- Comprehensive Stool Analysis (e.g., GI-MAP, GI Effects): This single test includes a wide range of markers:
 - Pathogens: H. pylori, C. difficile, Salmonella, Shigella, and various viruses, protozoa, and worms.
 - Fungi/Yeast: Candida species.
 - Commensal Bacteria: A wide range of beneficial bacteria (e.g., Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus) and opportunistic bacteria.
 - Inflammatory Markers: Calprotectin, Lactoferrin.
 - Immune Markers: Secretory IgA.
 - Digestion Markers: Pancreatic Elastase, Beta-Glucuronidase.
 - Intestinal Permeability Markers: Zonulin, Diamine Oxidase (DAO).
 - SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Breath Test: Measures Hydrogen and Methane gas.
 - Food Sensitivity/Allergy Panels: IgG, IgA, IgE testing for over 100 foods.
 - Celiac Disease Panel: tTG-IgA, DGP, EMA antibodies.
 
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 Nutritional and Micronutrient Status (over 70 markers)
- Organic Acids Test (OAT): A comprehensive urine test with dozens of markers, including:
 - Mitochondrial Function Markers: Citric Acid, Aconitic Acid, Isocitric Acid, Succinic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Malic Acid, etc.
 - Nutrient Markers: Methylmalonic Acid (B12), Xanthurenate (B6), Glutaric Acid (B2), Pyroglutamic Acid (Glutathione).
 - Neurotransmitter Markers: HVA, VMA, 5-HIAA.
 - Gut Dysbiosis Markers: Arabinose, Indoleacetic Acid, HPHPA.
 - Vitamin Panels: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate (RBC Folate), Vitamin A, E, K, B6.
 - Mineral Panels: Magnesium (RBC Magnesium), Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese.
 - Amino Acids: Plasma Amino Acids, Essential Amino Acids.
 - Fatty Acids: Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids (Omega-3s, Omega-6s, Trans Fats).
 - Antioxidants: Glutathione, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
 
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 Toxicology and Environmental Exposure (over 20 markers)
- Heavy Metals Testing: Urine or hair analysis for Mercury, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Aluminum.
 - Mycotoxin Testing: Assesses exposure to mold toxins like Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A.
 - Environmental Toxin Panels: Screens for pesticides, herbicides (Glyphosate), BPA, phthalates, and parabens.
 
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 Autoimmune and Other Specialized Tests
- Autoimmune Panels: ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies), and other specific markers for conditions like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
 - Genetic Testing: MTHFR gene variation.
 
 
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